Jack in the Box Day Care

INSPECTION DETAILS

Inspection Date 18/02/2005 Inspector Name Donna Suzanne Lancaster

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SETTING DETAILS

Day Care Type Sessional Day Care Setting Name T.M. Nursery Enterprises Ltd Setting Address Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6EX

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REGISTERED PROVIDER DETAILS

Name T.M. Nursery Enterprises Ltd 4778601

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

Name T.M. Nursery Enterprises Ltd Address Tudhoe Moor Nursery School Tudhoe Moor Spennymoor County Durham DL16 6EX

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ORGANISATION DETAILS

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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ABOUT THE INSPECTION

The purpose of this inspection is to assure government, parents and the public of the quality and standard of day care. When making judgements, inspectors have regard to how well the provider meets the National Standards for under Eights Day Care and Childminding. A list of these is attached. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement. This inspection report must be made available to all parents.

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Information about the setting

T.M Nursery Enterprises Ltd. have been registered since January 2004. It is run by T.M Nursery Enterprises Ltd and operates from the nursery of Tudhoe Moor maintained nursery school which is situated in Spennymoor. The day care provision have use of the whole of the nursery which includes a large nursery class room, quiet room, the school hall and the rainbow room. Toilets, kitchen facilities, staff office and staff room are provided in the nursery. There is access to an outdoor play area. The day care provision is registered to care for 16 children aged three to under five years. There are currently 18 children on roll. Of these none receive funding for nursery education. The day care provision have procedures in place to support children with special needs and children who speak English as an additional language. The day care provision provides wrap around care and operates five days a week Monday - Friday 08:00 - 09:00 breakfast club, 12:00 -12:45 lunch club and 09:00 -

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Information about the setting

11:45 and 12:45 - 13:15 wrap around care, term time only. The day care serves children from the local and surrounding areas and children can attend varied days and hours of the week. There are two staff in place, of which one has suitable qualifications.

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How good is the Day Care?

T.M Nursery Enterprises Ltd provides satisfactory quality care for children. Staff work well together as a team and provide a warm and welcoming environment for children and their parents. Children are happy and secure in their surroundings. There are policies and procedures in place, however some do not include the required, relevant information. Staff have an awareness of safety issues and safety requirements are in place except in respect of practising the fire evacuation procedure. Risk assessments are undertaken daily. Good hygiene practices are promoted and clear procedures are in place to prevent the spread of infection. Effective measures are in place if a child becomes ill whilst attending the day care. Staff have a satisfactory understanding of child protection.

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How good is the Day Care?

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 A broad range of activities and play opportunities are provided which enhance all areas of development. Staff plan activities in advance and meets children's individual needs effectively through positive interaction and a sensitive approach which promotes children's self esteem. There is a good selection of good quality toys and equipment. Children's behaviour is managed well. Good relationships with parents are maintained. They are made to feel welcome and are encouraged to share information and knowledge about their child. Verbal discussions take place with staff and they are kept informed of their child's progress. Most documentation is in place and available to parents. It is stored in an organised secure manner.

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What is being done well?

• Trusting relationships have been established between staff and children with positive interaction observed. • A warm and welcoming environment is provided. Space and resources are well organised and children's individual needs are effectively met. • Children have access to a broad range of activities which are easily accessible allowing them the opportunity to self select. • Staff work as part of a team to ensure that children enjoy their time at the day care provision.

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What needs to be improved?

• documentation with regard to ensuring that all policies and procedures include the relevant information including procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation made against an adult, the complaints procedure to include the correct procedure to follow with relevant contact details, the lost child policy to include uncollected child and the daily attendance register to show when adults and children are present • safety with regard to improving fire safety issues by conducting and recording an emergency evacuation and to maintain an appropriate child accident record.

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inspection or 1st April 2004 whichever is later.)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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CONDITIONS OF REGISTRATION

All registered persons must comply with all conditions of registration included on his/her certificate of registration. As a result of this inspection conditions of registration have been imposed / varied / removed and a new certificate of registration will be issued.

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The Registered Person must take the following actions by the date shown

Std Action Date 2 Ensure lost child policy includes action to be taken to deal with any child not collected from the provision. 31/03/2005

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by the time of the next inspection

Std Recommendation 14 Make available to parents a written statement that provides details of the appropriate procedure to be followed if they have a complaint. 14 Ensure child protection policy contains the relevant information and includes the procedure to follow if any allegation is made against an adult. 6 Improve fire safety issues by conducting an emergency evacuation and maintaining a record. 14 Develop and maintain an accident record which relates to the children attending the day care setting. 14 Ensure registration arrangements shows when adults and children are present, including times of arrival and departure.

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by the time of the next inspection

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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STANDARD 1 - SUITABLE PERSON

Adults providing day care, looking after children or having unsupervised access to them are suitable to do so.

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STANDARD 2 - ORGANISATION

The registered person meets required adult: child ratios, ensures that training and qualifications requirements are met and organises space and resources to meet the children's needs effectively.

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STANDARD 3 - CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

The registered person meets children's individual needs and promotes their welfare. They plan and provide activities and play opportunities to develop children's emotional, physical, social and intellectual capabilities.

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STANDARD 4 - PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The premises are safe, secure and suitable for their purpose. They provide adequate space in an appropriate location, are welcoming to children and offer access to the necessary facilities for a range of activities which promote their development.

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STANDARD 5 - EQUIPMENT

Furniture, equipment and toys are provided which are appropriate for their purpose and help to create an accessible and stimulating environment. They are of suitable design and condition, well maintained and conform to safety standards.

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STANDARD 6 - SAFETY

The registered person takes positive steps to promote safety within the setting and on outings and ensures proper precautions are taken to prevent accidents.

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STANDARD 7 - HEALTH

The registered person promotes the good health of children and takes positive steps to prevent the spread of infection and appropriate measures when they are ill.

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STANDARD 8 - FOOD AND DRINK

Children are provided with regular drinks and food in adequate quantities for their needs. Food and drink is properly prepared, nutritious and complies with dietary and religious requirements.

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STANDARD 9 - EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The registered person and staff actively promote equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children.

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

The registered person is aware that some children may have special needs and is

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NEEDS AND DISABILITIES)

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000 proactive in ensuring that appropriate action can be taken when such a child is identified or admitted to the provision. Steps are taken to promote the welfare and development of the child within the setting in partnership with the parents and other relevant parties.

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STANDARD 11 - BEHAVIOUR

Adults caring for children in the provision are able to manage a wide range of children's behaviour in a way which promotes their welfare and development.

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STANDARD 12 - WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS AND CARERS

The registered person and staff work in partnership with parents and to meet the needs of the children, both individually and as a group. Information is shared.

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STANDARD 13 - CHILD PROTECTION

The registered person complies with local child protection procedures approved by the Area Child Protection Committee and ensures that all adults working and looking after children in the provision are able to put the procedures into practice.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

Records, policies and procedures which are required for the efficient and safe management of the provision, or to promote the welfare, care and learning of children are maintained. Records about individual children are shared with the child's parent.

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STANDARD 14 - DOCUMENTATION

This inspection was carried out under the provisions of Part XA of the Children Act 1989, as inserted by the Care Standards Act 2000

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